Research Administrative Systems Upgrade
Iowa State University (ISU) has committed to a long range plan to improve and enhance its administrative systems, including those for research administration. One of our first goals is to implement Kuali Coeus research administration software, currently under development by a community of major research universities. In 2007, ISU joined the collaborative effort to develop the system by becoming a member of the Kuali Foundation and in 2008 by becoming an investing partner in the Kuali Coeus initiative and the Kuali Rice initiative. For more information on the Kuali Foundation and the various projects within Kuali, visit www.kuali.org.
The primary effort will focus on system development according to the Kuali Coeus roadmap. The implementation will follow according to a plan that will be constructed as the system development is completed and the Kuali Coeus releases are available.
Benefits
- ISU's participation in the development of Kuali Coeus assures that ISU has input into and will be able to fully utilize its functionality.
- Partnering with other major research universities similar to our own assures that ISU adopts the best practices and best technologies for research administration.
Leadership
- The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (OVPR/ED) and the Office of the Chief Information Officer are partnering on the leadership of the effort.
Investments
- The Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost will provide funding for the initial development and implementation.
- The on-going costs for sustaining the operations and systems will be in the OVPR/ED budget.
Key Links
- Kuali Foundation
- Kuali Coeus Project
- Kuali Rice Project
- Administrative System Review (July 2007) [DOC]
Contacts
- Charlotte Bronson, Associate Vice President for Research, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
- Maury Hope, Associate CIO, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Recent Accomplishments
- Two developers have been assigned to the effort. One will work with the Kuali Coeus team and one with the Kuali Rice team.
- A business analyst as been hired and will be assigned full-time to work with the Kuali Coeus team.
- Four subject matter experts (SME) from ISU have been identified and begun participating in the regular team meetings.
Next Steps
- Identify staff to assist the SME's in developing system requirements for the Kuali Coeus team.
